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C60 HBA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC60 HBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 134,051 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 129,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,906 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle brake pipes & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis where it joins rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 119,970 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam All (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch insecure Missing (4.2.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle brake pipes & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis where it joins rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 119,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 119,636 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,083 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member & mounting areas. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 119,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking Pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turrets (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member & mounting areas. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 116,845 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 116,845 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,198 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 115,159 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 109,764 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 109,764 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 108,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 105,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 105,548 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 101,769 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 100,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,172 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C60 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C60 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C60 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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